WESTERN MARYLAND C&O Canal National Historical Park in Cumberland opens a view into the canal’s fascinating history. Suns at historic Municipal Stadium. One of the oldest baseball parks in America, this legendary field has seen more baseball history than you can imagine. Rocky Gap Casino Resort offers year-round hiking along its shady trails, great paddling and sailing on the lake, and of course, fantastic gaming. The spa is also top notch, making Rocky Gap a true do-it-all getaway. Peddle the Great Allegheny Passage Insiders call it the GAP Trail, whatever you call it, the Great Allegheny Passage is more than 150 miles of adventure. Stretching from Cumberland all the way to Pittsburgh and crossing the Eastern Continental Divide along the way, this reclaimed rail trail is a can’t-miss for cyclists and hikers. It’s Your Lucky Day See Brushstrokes Up Close Great Allegheny Passage, Cumberland Places to Stay: Four Ways to Unwind Go rugged in a campsite or keep the comforts of home in a cabin. Either way, the family will love walking out and finding pools, playgrounds, water parks, miniature golf and laser tag just steps from your home away from home in Hagerstown. Train’s a Coming—So Hop On! The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is a delight for adults and children alike, as the old-fashioned locomotive winds its way through the mountains near Frostburg. And the sight of the locomotive against the backdrop of fall colors or a leafy mountainside is highly Instagramable. Once considered the future of transportation, the C&O Canal is now the perfect getaway. The Williamsport Visitors Center offers boat rides from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and the Float the C&O Canal The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts frequently showcases a gallery of local artists. Spend the afternoon strolling among Old Masters and traveling exhibitions. Family Fun at Jellystone Take Yourself Out to the Ball Game Don’t miss a chance to catch the Hagerstown SPOTLIGHT Witness a Subterranean Wonder The Deep Creek Experience Discovered more than a century ago, the shimmering stalactites and stalagmites at Grottoes Caverns are something to marvel at— while you also enjoy a year-round temperature of 54 degrees within the caverns. Gazing out across this vast, green expanse, it’s hard to believe the quiet fields of Antietam National Battlefield are the site of the bloodiest day in American history. Called the Battle of Sharpsburg by the Confederacy, Antietam claimed nearly 23,000 casualties in a single day of fighting and put an end to the South’s first invasion of the North. Today, Antietam is a place of immense beauty, haunted by the ghosts of those tragic 12 hours . Experience Antietam Deep Creek Lake, Garrett County Most Marylanders know the state’s largest freshwater lake as a great summer getaway. But Deep Creek Lake, built a century ago and now managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, is a year-round destination. Gorgeous in the fall, the area hosts 65 miles of shoreline for viewing the ambers and yellows reflected in the waters. In winter, cozy up to a roaring fire at one of the charming vacation rentals. Summer is the season for free outdoor concerts, boat rentals, dockside dining and a sweet treat at Lakeside Creamery. And in spring, the golf courses beckon guests to tee off at Thousand Acres and Wisp Resort. DESTINATION MARYLAND ✥ 61
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